First hour: Understanding COVID-19 vaccine science and distribution
Second hour: Exploring the region during the pandemic winter
New York is in its second week of administering COVID-19 vaccines to people in Phase 1 of the process. Do you have questions about the vaccines or what you need to know when it’s your turn? This hour, we're joined by two local experts who have been at the forefront of the national and local coronavirus response. They answer your questions about vaccine science, distribution, timelines, and more. Our guests:
- Dr. Nancy Bennett, director of the Center for Community Health and Prevention, and co-director of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, who last week was tapped to co-lead Monroe County’s Vaccine Distribution Task Force
- Dr. Ann Falsey, infectious disease specialist with Rochester Regional Health, professor in the Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and co-director of the URMC Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit
Then in our second hour, what can we do to socialize safely during the pandemic winter? We explore local outdoor adventures and excursions for people of all ages. Our guests provide a tour guide, of sorts. We talk about a range of activities in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region -- from public art, to parks, winter sports, outdoor dining and markets, and more. Our guests:
- Chris Clemens, creator of the Exploring Upstate blog
- Nina Piccini, digital engagement manager for Letchworth Gateway Villages
- Rachel Laber Pulvino, director of market communications and public relations for Visit Rochester
- Quajay Donnell, Rochester-based photographer capturing public art and the community
- Matt Lark, natural resource specialist for the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector Ranger District
